How to Mix Your Tracks
I’m just old enough to remember the days before music was recorded with computers. Those were the days when you really had to make sure you got your mix right before even considering mastering. I got into recording as a teenager in the late 80’s and experienced the joy (and misery) of recording on to …
How to Use AutoTune Antares & Tame it with Melodyne
Learn how to use Autotune. The modern music producer/engineer has an array of production tools for editing vocals. Thanks to the rapid development of technology we now have an arsenal of vocal pitch correction software available at a reasonable price. Most of this software ranges from $100 to $400. There are lots of pitch correction …
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Hip Hop Samples and The Law
Is is still safe to harvest your hip hop samples from old vinyl or are those days long gone? Here’s what all hard working Hip Hop producers need to know. It’s a sad fact that the days of care free sampling have long gone. There was once a time when DJ’s, producers and artists would …
How to Get a Massive Drum Sound with Room Ambience
Learn how to achieve a massive live drum sound in your recordings with these audio examples and tips. It’s easy when you know these secrets. Although this article focuses on using room ambience to enhance a drum sound, the fact remains that room ambience can be used to enhance the sound of anything from vocals …
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How to Record and Mix Vocals
Learn how to record and mix vocals in your own studio. Achieving high quality vocal recordings can be confusing at the best of times. Having clear and prominent vocals with the right processing can really enhance your mix and add a serious boost to your production skills.. The tips and techniques shown in this article …